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TODAY
The Academy for the Performing Arts Music Department will be
performing its spring music concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Huntington Beach
Auditorium, 1905 Main St. It will be an evening of orchestral and vocal
music with selections of classical, contemporary, jazz and original
compositions. Tickets are $6 general admission and $5 seniors/students
and may be purchased at the box office that day. Information: (714)
536-2514 Ext. 302
SATURDAY
“Earth Day Expo 2002” is planned for Saturday at the Huntington Beach
Pier. Golden West College is sponsoring the event, which is scheduled for
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Booths set up at the event will offer helpful tips
about saving energy and recycling trash. There will be a rock-climbing
wall. Edison will have a booth informing people how to save energy. The
event is free and will take place at Pier Plaza.
SUNDAY
The Huntington Beach Central Library will present “Celebrating Our
Community” a program that features the Middle East. There will be
traditional middle eastern music and dancing. Tickets may be purchased at
the door and are $10 for adults, $2 for children ages 4 to 11 and $5 for
students ages 12-21. Information: (714)842-4481.
MONDAY
The Tumble-N-Kids program is offering gymnastics classes for children
ages 10 months to 12 years starting April 8. Classes run for eight weeks.
Three new classes have been added: Teeny Tumblers, Tumble-N-Yoga and
Kiddycise. Classes are held at Murdy Community Center, 7000 Norma Dr.,
(714) 960-8895; Edison Center, 21377 Magnolia St., (714) 960-8870; and
City Gym and Pool, 1600 Palm Ave., (714) 960-8884. Class descriptions can
be found in the winter publication of “Sands.” Information: Dayle Lusk,
(714) 842-3586.
TUESDAY
The Artists Corner Gallery will show “Contemporary Friends,” an
exhibit of watercolor and mixed-media paintings by Barbara Lawson and
Dianne Birnbaum through April 28. The gallery hours are: 1 to 9 p.m.
Monday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday and Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. It is in the Huntington
Beach Central Library, 7111 Talbert. Web: o7 www.hbartleague.com.
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APRIL 26
The Huntington Beach Playhouse will present “A Man for All Seasons”
from April 26 to May 12. The drama, directed by David Colwell, will show
at 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 and 7 p.m.
Sundays at the playhouse, 7111 Talbert Ave. Tickets are $7 on student
Thursdays and $14 to $17 general, plus a $1 city surcharge. Reservations:
(714) 375-0696.
APRIL 28
The American Lung Assn. of Orange County will present the second
annual Free to Breath Kite Festival on the beach north of the Huntington
Beach Pier from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Well known professional kite maker Ron
Gibbon will fill the sky with his creations. Admission and activities are
free for everyone and children will receive a free kite. The event is to
raise awareness about how pollution effect lungs. Information: (714)
835-5864.
APRIL 27
The West County Family YMCA will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast
from 7 to 11 a.m., Saturday, April 27 in Huntington Beach Central Park.
Cost is $3 per person. The breakfast will be the first opportunity to
sign up for YMCA summer programs including child care, youth sports and
day camp. Information: (714) 847-9622.
MAY 13
Friends In Service to Humanity, FISH, will host its fourth annual golf
tournament May 13 at the Sea Cliff Country Club, 6501 Palm Ave. The
price, including the evening buffet, is $195. The buffet banquet alone is
$40 per person. A drawing and silent auction will be held. Information:
(714) 642-6060.
MAY 15
The JMG Security System seventh annual benefit golf tournament will
take place Wednesday, May 15 at Mile Square Golf Course in Fountain
Valley. The tournament will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington
Valley. The entry fee is $175 per person. Information: (714) 545-8882.
The Huntington Beach Public Library will host a magic show for kids
starring Jeff Martin, “The Blond, Curly-haired Magician.” The event will
be at 4 p.m., May 15 at the library, 7111 Talbert Ave. Tickets are $3 and
advanced purchase is recommended. Information: (714) 375-5107.
MAY 20
The Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee annual charity golf
classic will take place May 20 at the Sea Cliff Country Club, 6501 Palm
Ave. Cost is $250 per person. Information: (714) 840-7542.
ONGOING
BINGO
Huntington Beach High School has bingo at 6:15 p.m. for the early
birds and 7 p.m. for the main game Tuesdays at 1905 Main St. (714)
536-2514.
The Huntington Beach Elks Lodge #1959 has bingo every Wednesday at the
Lodge, 7711 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach. Doors open at 10 a.m. and
early-bird games at 11 a.m. (714)848-9440
CHILDREN/LIBRARY
The Main Street Library Branch will accept book donations for the
Friends of Library book sales during normal library hours, 10 a.m. to 7
p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 525 Main St.
(714) 375-5071.
The Huntington Beach Library’s popular Sandcastle story time series is
shown at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays on Time-Warner cable Channel 6. (714)
375-5107.
Enjoy stories, activities and fun at a story time held from 11 a.m. to
noon on Saturdays in the children’s section of Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, 7777 Edinger Ave. Pajamarama is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Mondays and 11 a.m. Saturdays. (714) 897-8781.
The Huntington Beach Library will present Laptime Storytime 10 and 11
a.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at 7111 Talbert Ave. for children 18
months to 3 years old. The program emphasizes parent and child
participation. The library’s Preschool Storytime for children 3 to 5
years old will be 10 and 11 a.m. Fridays. (714) 842-4481.
The Main Street Library presents a story time at 3 p.m. on Fridays at
525 Main St. The library’s Preschool Storytime will be 10 and 11 a.m.
Wednesdays. (714) 375-5071.
DANCE
Pacific Dance Center, 9596 Hamilton Ave., will hold swing dance
classes at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 p.m. Saturdays. (714) 964-3354 or
sign up at o7 https://dance.netfirms.comf7
FARMERS MARKETS/ SWAP MEETS
The Craft Fair and Farmers Market will be held from 1 p.m. to dusk
Fridays at Pier Plaza. Information: Craft Fair (714) 846-5509 and Farmers
Market (714) 573-0374.
FITNESS
The Sierra Club’s Orange County Sierra Singles holds a fast-paced
four-mile walk around Mile Square Park at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays. The group
meets in the parking lot at Brookhurst Street and Heil Avenue behind the
basketball courts. Information: (714) 963-6345.
Optimum Boot Camp, a fitness class on the beach, is offering 47
classes a week. Morning classes are at 5:30 a.m., 6:45 a.m., 8 a.m. 9:15
a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Evening classes are at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30
p.m. There is a shortened schedule on weekends. Classes include a
military-style obstacle course, cardiovascular endurance, fat burning and
strength training exercises. All levels of fitness are welcome.
Information: (800) 493-6987 or o7 www.optimumbootcamp.com.
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The Comprehensive Martial Arts and Wellness Center offers free
introductory tai chi chuan classes at 9 a.m. on Saturdays at 17308 Beach
Blvd. (714) 841-7129.
HOBBIES/RECREATION
The Senior Citizens Club of Huntington Beach hosts bingo at 12:30 p.m.
Mondays and Wednesdays at the Rogers Senior Center, 1706 Orange Ave.
Bingo cards are 4 for $1 and prizes are $2 gift certificates from Ralphs.
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 53, will offer a 8 lesson
course in “Boating Skills and Seamanship” at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays at Boat
U.S. Marine Center, 16390 Pacific Coast Highway (Peter’s Landing Marina).
Cost is $25, includes books. Information: Paul Busher, (714) 840-0232 or
Sam Emer, (714) 890-1808.
The Huntington Beach Scrabble Club meets at 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays at the
International House of Pancakes Restaurant, 18782 Beach Blvd.
Information: Penny Baker, (949) 380-1764 or Paul (714) 968-7546.
The Huntington Beach Concert Band is an all-volunteer community
organization with approximately 70 members, led by music director Tom
Ridley. Founded in February 1973, the band plays a wide variety of
musical styles -- from classical, to Broadway, to contemporary. They
perform frequently at events and locations throughout Southern
California, including Disneyland, Leisure World, Huntington Beach Pier
Plaza, and Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. The Huntington Beach Concert
Band is open to all interested musicians age 18 and over. Rehearsals are
held 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the band room at Marina High School
at 15871 Springdale St. Information: (714) 963-3681.
The American Shortwave Listeners Club meets from noon to 4 p.m. the
first Saturday of each month at 16182 Ballad Lane. The group will listen
to international broadcasts via the shortwaveradio bands. The public is
invited to attend. Coffee and doughnuts will be available. Stewart
MacKenzie, (714) 846-1685 or visit the group’s Web site at o7
https://www.ocnow.com/community/groups/shortwaveradio.f7
The Poetry Pleasure Group meets from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursdays at
the Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Ave. (714) 842-3479 or (714)
960-4897.
The West County YMCA presents Y-Indian Maiden meetings for girls in
kindergarten through third grade and their mothers at 7 p.m. once a month
at 7262 Garfield Ave. Days vary. (714) 847-YMCA.
A group for angel devotees will meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. the first
and third Tuesdays of each month. Space is limited. Registration
required. $10. Location varies. (800) 797-2960.
The Amateur Radio Club meets every first Thursday of the month at 1
p.m. at the Michael E. Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Ave. Free.
(714) 963-2986.
The Huntington Beach Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. for a social and 7
p.m. for dinner the first and third Thursdays of each month at Meadowlark
Golf Course Club House, 16782 Graham St. (714) 569-1329.
NIGHTLIFE/MUSIC
Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill has live bands Thursday through
Saturday and karaoke on Wednesday. 17269 Beach Blvd. (714) 848-0113
The Rhino Room has DJs and dancing Tuesday, and Thursday through
Saturday. 405 Freeway at Beach Boulevard, behind the Huntington Beach
Center. (714) 892-3316.
Duke’s Restaurant will feature authentic Hawaiian music by Duke’s
Trio, featuring Titus Napoleon of the movie “Big Wednesday” from 10:30
a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday at 317 Pacific Coast Highway. (714) 374-6466.
Gallagher’s Pub & Grill, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, has Thursday night
comedy night at 9 p.m. Free. (714) 536-2422.
T.C.’s Bar features live bands at 18529 Beach Blvd. (714) 963-7744.
Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill has five big-screen televisions, game
room with air hockey, darts, billiards and video challenges. Wednesday
night is karaoke, and weekends feature live bands doing the Top 40
circuit. 17296 Beach Blvd. (714) 848-0113.
Gecko’s, 7887 Center Drive, has two levels of dance floors. KROQ-FM
(106.7) music plays nightly. There are comedy nights, three pool tables
and Mexican food. (714) 892-0294.
The Tap House has DJs and dancing Thursday through Saturday. 8082
Adams Ave. (714) 374-0811.
Restaurant Kikuya presents live music Wednesday through Sunday. 8052
Adams Ave. (714) 536-6665.
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